Class 3A Preseason All-State Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Class 3A Player of the Year: 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171695' first='Matthew' last='Noll'] (Heelan)<br></strong><em>Last year's stats: 18.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 49.8 FG%, 77.6 FT%</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noll is a dominant two-way player who showed the state just how good he is during the Crusaders run at the state tournament last season. He's the focal point of the team that we have ranked #1 in the class to open the year, and if that holds true to form, he's a pretty clear pick for Preseason POY. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171685' first='Derek' last='Weisskopf'] (Williamsburg)<br></strong><em>Last year's stats: 19.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.0 steals, 51.6 FG%, 71.3 FT%</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future Iowa linebacker has been a dominant player for the Raiders for the last three years and should have a special senior year. He's a great athlete who can score from all three levels, create off the dribble, and defend multiple positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376686' first='Jesse' last='Van Kalsbeek'] (MOC-Floyd Valley)<br></strong><em>Last year's stats: 20.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 59.5 FG%, 42.0 3P%, 72.5 FT%</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most electric and efficient scorers in the state, Van Kalsbeek was sensational as a junior, pacing the Dutchmen in scoring and rebounding with eye-popping shooting splits. He's one of the best pure shooters in the state, but prefers to play downhill and get to the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1256304' first='Ben' last='Bockman'] (Decorah)<br></strong><em>Last year's stats: 22.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.0 steals, 47.0 FG%, 37.5 3P%, 81.4 FT%</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big wing with a pure stroke from the arc, Bockman was great as a junior for the Vikings, stepping up while they dealt with significant injuries and performing at an all-state level. His ability to stretch the floor, control the glass, and play off the bounce makes him really difficult to defend with his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1660062' first='Navon' last='Shabazz'] (Assumption)<br></strong><em>Last year's stats: N/A</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shabazz is back in the Quad Cities now after spending a year or two in Florida, and he immediately becomes the top-ranked player in the 2026 class. A fantastic athlete who can score from all three levels, defend on the perimeter, and create off the dribble, Shabazz holds a handful of Division I offers already. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376720' first='Payton' last='Hagans'] (Mount Pleasant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171696' first='Jack' last='Cooley'] (Clarke)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765518' first='Jude' last='Gibson'] (Ballard)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171655' first='Treyton' last='McCain'] (Decorah)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751215' first='Reggie' last='Postel'] (North Polk)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Third Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1288917' first='Ben' last='Helmers'] (Algona)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376687' first='Jake' last='Benzing'] (Solon)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171692' first='Scott' last='Harr'] (Hampton-Dumont-CAL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381408' first='Zach' last='Driscoll'] (Decorah)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1288920' first='Kanyon' last='Bryte'] (Western Dubuque)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751093' first='Tyler' last='Hinz'] (Maquoketa)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376691' first='Tye' last='Hardin'] (Maquoketa)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765515' first='Jaidyn' last='Coon'] (Storm Lake)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376709' first='Carter' last='Meyer'] (Maquoketa)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171688' first='Jackson' last='Kutcher'] (Mount Vernon)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381416' first='Thomas' last='Meyer'] (Clear Lake)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751185' first='Jacob' last='Khounsourath'] (Nevada)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751083' first='Tyler' last='Netolicky'] (Xavier)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1222528' first='Adam' last='Bryte'] (ADM)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1945652' first='Kam' last='Mestas'] (Charles City)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1484410' first='Ryan' last='Watters'] (Central DeWitt)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376675' first='Cole' last='Marsh'] (Waverly-Shell Rock)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759902' first='Kayvion' last='Hodges'] (Assumption)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759900' first='Damyen' last='Jackson'] (Assumption)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376690' first='Colton' last='Rasmussen'] (Atlantic)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1476968' first='Diego' last='Garcia'] (Keokuk)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1668669' first='Landen' last='Norris'] (Knoxville)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2284843' first='Briar' last='Klaver'] (Webster City)<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->